Naonis
Friuli
About the Winery
"Naonis", pronounced "now knees" is named after the ancient Roman name for our hometown of Pordenone in Friuli. Established in 1931 as Cantina Sociale Cooperative Destra Tagliamento, the Viticoltori Frilani La Delizia is family owned and is the largest wine-making facility in the Friuli Region. La Delizia consists of 500 wine growers with 2000 hectares of vineyards that extend throughout the Friuli plain, within the renowned "Friuli Grave" and "Prosecco" D.O.C.areas. These are areas historically dedicated to viticulture and to the production of wines with a strong identity and character.
Friuli
Friuli is in the far northeast corner of Italy, bounded by the borders with Austria and Slovenia to the north and east respectively. The region is best known for its white wine production, which accounts for 77 percent of wine produced in the region. In terms of terroir, the most important influence on Friuli's vineyards is their position between the Alps and the Adriatic. The mountainous topography in the north and east lifts many vineyards above the low-lying cloud that is sometimes trapped between the hills and the coast. This allows the vines to bask in bright sunshine without overheating, allowing the grapes to develop full phenolic ripeness and aromatic depth before their sugar levels peak. Lower down and closer to the coast, maritime conditions moderate the diurnal temperature variation and create more stable, reliable weather, offering local vineyardists the luxury of choice in their terroir. source: wine-searcher.com
Vineyard(s)
Ratings & Reviews
Title | Item | Vintage | Publication | Score | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Naonis | Prosecco Brut | NV | 88 | The NV Brut Prosecco Naonis wafts up with a spicy blend of fresh ginger, tart apple and dried flowers. It's softly textured with a surprising burst of inner sweetness that betrays its savory bouquet as soothing bubbles give way to hints of candied citrus. Hints of sour melon and spice linger through the medium-length finale. This is interesting but needs to be more cohesive.
Drinking window: 2022-2024 | |
Naonis | Prosecco Rose Extra Dry | NV | 88 | The NV Extra Dry Rose Prosecco Naonis is floral yet understated in the glass. The splashes across the palate with a bead of silken bubbles propelled by vibrant acidity as a burst of tropical melon and sweet spice makes an appearance toward the close. It finishes a bit short with a hint of licorice that lingers.
Drinking window: 2022-2023 | |
Naonis | Prosecco Rose Extra Dry | NV | 89 | Dried flowers, lemon zest and apricots lift from the 2020 Extra Dry Rose Prosecco. This presents a pretty inner sweetness nicely contrasted by crisp acidity and tart orchard fruits while becoming fairly perfumed through the finale. Green apple and candied lime echo throughout. |
